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Members of the Black Chamber of Arizona saw a $1.5 million aggregate increase in sales and created more than 500 new jobs in 2024 and 2025, according to a new economic impact report released by the organization.

According to the report, Black Chamber members secured $5 million in capital during the time period. The impact report is the first such report the Black Chamber has done, as the Black Chamber said it will help create a path forward to set goals.

Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss more about the report itself.

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